• Social media – source, create, design, schedule and disseminate and track lively, engaging posts and reels across BOAT’s media platforms. Monitor and respond to comments and DMs on socials.
• Mailchimp – create interesting stories to promote the programme, encouraging sign-ups. Use analytics within Mailchimp to target attenders with specific show information. Track engagement and adapt to trends. Create and update targeted mailing lists.
• Partnerships – liaise with other regional organisations to maximise reach across newsletters and marketing opportunities.
• SEO and advertising – contribute to SEO optimisation, design and place Google/other ads in collaboration with General Manager.
• Brand work towards strengthening the BOAT brand, maintaining consistency of tone and message across all marketing and communications.

Person Specification

• At least 2 years’ experience of working on marketing campaigns within an arts or entertainment organisation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and an ability to learn on the job.
• Proven planning and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work demands to meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and evolving digital trends.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including copywriting with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• A capacity to operate and understand IT packages and databases and high-level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, with experience of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or similar.
• Experience using Mailchimp and Hootsuite.
• Flexibility, reliability and commitment.
• Good listening and negotiation skills.
• Brighton-based or ability to travel into Brighton easily and quickly.

• Graphic design and/or video editing skills
• PR experience with connections locally and nationally
• SEO experience

Hours & Pay

• Start Date: 2 March 2026. End date: 20 September 2026.
• 6 hours per week: 2 March – 1 May
• 12 hours per week: 1 May – 20 September
• Hours to be allocated weekly at your discretion but to include regular attendance at BOAT to source social media assets during the season.
• Rate: £18.50 per hour

• Reporting to the General Manager
• Probationary period of one month with one week’s notice on either side
• This is a self-employed role, managing your own hours.
• Must have own phone and computer.
• Renewal of contract for 2027 will be discussed in October 2026

• 2 x tickets (complimentary) to any show, subject to availability
• Discount at BOAT bar